Good marnin’! <—Said in my best Irish voice, which is pretty pathetic.
It was a good morning around here because I took a TRX class at my gym, which always leaves me feeling energized and ready to tackle the day.
The TRX class is only 30 minutes long and since it starts at 6 a.m. and Ryan and I arrive at the gym around 5:20, I crammed 30 minutes of cardio in beforehand, split between the elliptical and the treadmill where I did some incline walking.
There were more people in the class than usual, so class participants got into groups of three rather than two and completed two circuits of three different exercises rather than three circuits of two exercises. It was crowded!
Our workout had us complete three sets of the following exercises for 30 seconds:
- Circuit One: TRX Squat Jumps + Alternating Lunges with Bicep Curl + Kneeling on Bosu Ball with Bicep Pulses
- Circuit Two: TRX Hamstring Curls + Push ups + Jumping On and Off Bosu Ball
The class wasn’t as challenging as previous classes, but it was still fun and the pace was nice and fast.
Breakfast
I ate breakfast rather quickly this morning because I can tell today is going to be a hot one and I wanted to take Sadie for her morning walk before the heat rolled in.
Overnight oats: The perfect summer breakfast!
And speaking of summer…
Happy First Day of Summer!
Any fun plans out there for the summer?
I have a couple of things on the horizon this summer that I’m really looking forward to (in chronological order):
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My sister’s birthday
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Jazzercise Tropic Heat in Orlando
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Possible scuba diving trip to Key West (still very much up in the air)
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Celebrating my friend Laurel’s birthday
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My friend Leah’s bridal shower
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My mom’s birthday
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Taste of the Nation in Orlando
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My friend Leah’s bachelorette party in New Orleans
Question of the Morning
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What are you most looking forward to this summer? Any fun vacations on the horizon?
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Happy first day of Summer, Julie! As you can see, I DID in fact read your blog talk tuesdays, and converted over to WordPress last night…yay! I’m beyond thrilled w/ the decision and looking forward to doing more as time allows!
As for Summer, I am talking a roadtrip from Seattle to Chicago, and then from Chicago to Southern Indiana for a cousin’s wedding the last week in July/first week in August. I can’t wait! Scott and I love the open road and we will be performing along the way like a traveling band of sorts!
I also have my first photography gig taking pictures at my cousin’s wedding…I can’t wait!!
I’m looking forward to starting my first internship of PT school soon, although I’m also terrified!
I would LOVE to scuba dive in Key West! My parents went to Key West for the first time this past February and said it was so much fun!
My husband and I aren’t taking any big trips this summer, but we do have a ton of things planned–river tubing, kayaking, going to a Brewer’s game with friends–that’s just a few of the things we have to tackle!
you have quite a summer to look forward to! I don’t have much planned, too hard with working an unpaid internship. But I am going to Healthy Living Summit in August!
Sounds like a fun summer! Did you know that today is National Vanilla Milk Shake Day?!?! I know you like me have a serious sweet tooth so I thought I’d pass along yet another reason to celebrate today!
Nothing really related to your post but.. sometimes when you mention taking Sadie on a morning walk I find myself day dreaming about my next trip to Florida. We go in February/March every year to visit my husband’s college advisor. We really do not do much besides have breakfast by the beach, take their dog Molly on walks, and lounge in the hot tub. Although from reading your blog I know that’s not what your life is like but sometimes I picture that it is 🙂
I’m really looking forward to my family’s annual camping trip! And I’m going to Iceland in August 🙂
You forgot the “visit Alyssa in VB” plan. Go edit. Quick.
Two of my good friends are going to be getting married in August in Tampa, so the bf and I are taking a vacation starting in Tampa and then ending up at my parent’s in Delray Beach. I’m so excited! In between we have a couple friends who just had babies, are going to be having babies. So lots of celebrating this summer! 🙂
p.s you reminded me how much I LOVE overnight oats and how longs its been since I made them!
A trx class sounds really fun! Does it leave u really sore? 🙂 and so much fun stuff this month for you
Random question, but when you make your breakfast sandwich (the one with the english muffins, egg, jelly, and cheese), what kind of english muffins do you use and why do you use muenster cheese as opposed to swiss or anything else? Are there health benefits to that or do you like the taste?
i just like the taste! and i typically use thomas’ whole wheat english muffins b/c they’re frequently buy one, get one free at publix. 🙂
You are my absolute favorite new blog! Thanks for all the great tips and tricks 🙂
what a nice comment! thanks so much, jess!
new orleans eh? coming to my neck of the woods. let me know if you need suggestions for anything.
My big summer plans? Finishing planning my wedding!! And oh yea, getting married!!! Not until September 2 but technically still summer!
wooohooooo! congratulations, lisa!
I’m looking forward to completing a century bike ride in July…or maybe I’m just more excited at the fact that after the ride I can take a break from training for a while…
I live in New Orleans! Let me know if you need any recommendations on places to go, where to stay or where to work out!
how cool! thanks jessica!
I live in New Orleans. You must try a hurricane, a hand grenade, and the local seafood! Serious musts. And if you’re looking for a mufaletta, Central Grocery makes the best, and they’ve been around for forever. We also have drive-thru daiquiris!
My summer is filled with road trips. I will be going east to Nova Scotia to visit friends, west to Niagara Falls to visit family (probably a few times) and north to Pembroke area where we have rented a cottage.
You’re going to Tropic Heat?! I was at Jazz on the Strip last summer! Jazzercise events are so fun! You are lucky to be nearby this year:)
oooh now i’m even MORE excited!
Tried your overnight oats this morning-perfect portable office breakfast and great for the day after a workout that leaves me waking up ravenous!
can you replace with the greek yogurt with just regular yogurt? or anything else to give it the same consistency? I really want to like this recipe but I can’t stand the taste of greek yogurt!
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